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Hogwarts Radio | Feeding your Harry Potter addiction since 2008!

Hogwarts Radio is a general entertainment HARRY POTTER podcast dedicated to discussing all things about J.K. Rowling's wizarding world! Feed your Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts addiction one episode at a time! We are passionate fans -- just like you, that want to share our love for the franchise across the world!
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Jun 3, 2019
  • A special jam-packed episode where we discuss Universal Orlando's new Hagrid ride, litigation in the wizarding world, the financial system and more! 2much2miss! Coming up next! 
May 19, 2019
  • We now have advanced access to "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite" and Bailey gives us a quick rundown on what we can expect in gameplay! Pottermore sheds its cocoon and becomes Wizarding World dot com. Mixed reactions to the new RUMORED Wizarding World Gold paid subscription service.
May 12, 2019
  • Welcome to episode 243! Terrance, Gretchen and Alex discuss the newest wizarding news and more.
  • It's been 21 years since the Battle of Hogwarts. Jo didn't apologize for anyone's death this year - what's up with that?
  • In the News: FB 3 has a release date, Wizards Unite's beta is out, sneak peek of Hagrid figure on the new ride, and David Yates talks Deathly Hallows.
  • Announcements: Stay tuned for more episodes of Into the Common Room, leave us a review on iTunes, and check out the Meeting Walt podcast and Greyson's new project.
  • The hosts end with a little fun and games.
  • Thanks for joining us, tune in next week for episode 244!
Apr 28, 2019
  • Welcome to episode 242!
  • The hosts had a blast with the hosts of The Podcast That Drinks and Knows last episode. Winter is here.
  • In the News: WB is freaking out, New Zealanders have a chance at the beta of Wizards Unite, book burnings, Potter weddings, world records, and Hagrid's magical creatures!
  • Shout Out to @uplifttogether for their charity work and @parillaworks for his incredible Deathly Hallows engagement ring boxes!
  • Announcements: We are 3 patrons away from our next goal, which would treat you all to a CoS commentary and an AMA. Patrons have access to our special Into the Common Room episodes.
  • Leave us a review on iTunes, check out host Tylor's new @MeetingWaltPod, and follow @adimensioncomic.
  • Discussion: What would be your go-to spell? Whose perspective would you like to read the books from? The Santa Clause?
  • That's it for episode 242. We'll see you next week for episode 243!
Apr 25, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 11 years. Episode 38 was released on July 18th, 2009 was our very first live appearance in San Francisco, California. The panel welcome’s Potter actor Chris Rankin to the show, and discusses the newly released Half Blood Prince film. Chris also shares some of his experiences on set while filming the series.

We hope you have as much fun relistening and revisiting some of these older episodes as we had recording them. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast.  



Apr 14, 2019
  • Winter is here and it's time for the hosts of Hogwarts Radio and The Podcast That Drinks and Knows to discuss season 8 of Game of Thrones.
  • The hosts discuss which Potter character would take the Iron Throne, which character would be Hand of the King/Queen, and which character would play the game best.
  • We sort Thrones characters into Houses, which is harder than you might think.
  • Is Luna a Targaryen?
Apr 11, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years.

Episode 55 was released on August 3, 2010 and celebrates the second anniversary of our show. The panel also welcomes Mary Smith, a brand new host, to the podcast.

Join the team as they go “Into The Pensive” to discuss what viewers will be seeing from the Ministry of Magic in the new Deathly Hallows film. Is it important Professor Lupin’s visit to Grimmauld place be included? How will Mundungus Fletcher be included, and how will Slytherin’s locket be introduced? The hosts answer these burning questions and much more. Plus, the Wrong Answer game makes it much anticipated return to the program.  

We hope you have as much fun relistening and revisiting some of these older episodes as we had recording them. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast.

Mar 31, 2019
  • Episode 240 is here and so are we! Join Terrance, Bailey, and Alex as they jump into the studio for another episode! 
  • In the news: “Grindelwald” tops DVD sales, Universal Hollywood neighbor pass is back, and Tom Felton talks about the new theme park ride. 
  • We hit our next Patreon goal! This means LONGER EPISODES starting with Ep 241! 
  • What was the biggest plot twist in the series?
  • Dumbledore is gonna be buuuuuusssssssyyyyyy over the next few movies. 
  • We form a NEW THEORY about the Chamber of Secrets and Newt’s involvement with the basilisk!
  • Alex can’t handle the sheer amazingness of the new theory. 
  • We will be taking next week off! See you guys in 2 weeks for Ep. 241! 
Mar 28, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years.

Episode 175 was released on September 24, 2017 and talks about Jacob and Queenie’s love for one another. The panel tackles questions such as: does love transcend all, did Jacob recognize Queenie at the end of Fantastic Beasts, and is it possible Queenie did a non-verbal spell to lift the memory charm? The hosts answer these burning questions and much more. Just tune in to find out!

We hope you have as much fun relistening and revisiting some of these older episodes as we had recording them. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast.  

Mar 24, 2019
  • Join Terrance, Gretchen, and Alex for discussions on the history of the franchise and the state of the fandom.
  • In the News: HP cast members get a sneak peek of Gringotts at the Studio Tour, Kevin Tsujihara steps down as Warner Bros. CEO, Hogwarts Mystery rakes in the galleons, and a Potter throwback about the leads signing on for the last two movies.
  • Discussion: J.K. Rowling and the Impossible Predicament. The hosts discuss clickbait, the responsibility of the fandom, and what Jo actually said.
  • That's it for episode 239 - join us next week for episode 240!
Mar 10, 2019
  • It's time for episode 237! Join Terrance, Bailey, and Gretchen as they discuss some adorable news and look into a Penseive to remember their first times reading Harry Potter
  • Where would the hosts hide their Horcruxes? Maybe we shouldn't tell...
  • Shoutouts: Have a Biscuit, Potter & Accio Politics Podcasts
  • Owl Post: Does Gretchen really sound like Jenna Fischer?
  • In the News: Emma Watson may co-star in the Black Widow movie, Asmodee is launching Harry Potter Dobble, a Niffler was lost on the London railway, and an MIT student has created a Sorting Hat that will read your mind!
  • Announcements: We are loving the Time Turner Thursdays. We will be able to release them more frequently if we reach our next Patron goal! www.Patreon.com/HogwartsRadio
  • Discussion: What was it like to read the Potter books in the early 2000s?
  • The hosts play a round of Avada Kedavra, Amortentia, Imperio.
  • We wrap up this episode with some Magical Memories.
  • Join us next week for episode 238!
Mar 3, 2019
  • It's a full panel this week with Terrance, Bailey, Gretchen, Luke and Tylor!
  • This episode kickoffs with some interesting news about Fantastic Beasts 3: Jo has returned to the script. Why?
  • Protego Foundation Update: This month, Potterhead Running Club has chosen Protego as one of its charity partners for their recent virtual 5k - Slug Club Armchair to 5k! Sign up here: http://potterheadrunning.org/
  • In the News: We get a sneak peek at the Hagrid coaster and a release timeframe for Wizards Unite. Alfonso Cuarón wins some Oscars. Vote for the location of the Wizarding Wands display and tweet at us what location we should vote for! @HogwartsRadio https://www.fantasticbeasts.co.uk/#/wandsready
  • Discussion: The hosts answer some questions probably only they are wondering about.
  • We end with a game and some final thoughts. Join us next week for episode 237!
Feb 28, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years. Episode 128 was released on, April 6th, 2013 and features a few guests from our friends over at MuggleNet’s Alohomora! Podcast.

The group discusses a variety of news stories and pays tribute to the passing of Richard Griffiths. Kat and Eric beta test Pottermore’s Playstation Network game, and talk about the possibility of this being the first open world experience for fans of the series.

Also, the panel breaks down, in depth, differences between hexes, charms, jinxes, spells, and curses. What are some of our favorites? Tune in to find out!

We hope you have as much fun relistening and revisiting some of these older episodes as we had recording them. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast.

Feb 24, 2019
  • Join Terrance, Bailey, Gretchen, and Alex for episode 235!
  • The hosts ponder the ramifications of Vertiaserum and Memory Charms. WE ARE SO CURIOUS.
  • In the News: Has FB 3's release been pushed? A new Invisibility Cloak costume will make you invisible (kinda). A CoG deleted scene reveals more about Grindelwald. There's a new Wizards Unite trailer and new HP games!
  • Announcements: We are only ONE Patron away from our goal! Join us at Patreon.com/HogwartsRadio. Welcome to our new listeners!
  • Discussion: How do you handle Post-Potter Depression? Plus some theories.
  • The hosts sort the Avengers into houses.
  • That's it for episode 235, join us next week for episode 236!
Feb 17, 2019
  • Join Terrance, Gretchen, and new part-time hosts Tylor and Kelsey for episode 234!
  • Kickoff: The hosts discuss some tweets and lament JKR's lack of Twitter presence. Check out Stodoe Studios here: https://www.youtube.com/user/stodoe
  • Protego Foundation Updates from Tylor! Find them at ProtegoFoundation.org and @ProtegoFDN.
  • In the News: Concept art for the new Wizarding World coaster has been revealed, the premiere and ticket details for Cursed Child in SF, Daniel Radcliffe thinks an HP reboot is coming, and a Crimes of Grindelwald deleted scene!
  • Watch the first episode of Dan Radcliffe's Miracle Workers here: https://youtu.be/2jcvU607KCM
  • Announcements: Leave us a review on iTunes and check out our Patreon page. We are only 1 Patron away from our goal!
  • Discussion: The hosts discuss happy things like Avada Kedavra and dead characters.
  • Two truths and a lie... Can you figure them out?
  • That's it for episode 234 - tune in next week for episode 235!
Feb 14, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years. Episode 152 was released on January 31st, 2014 and talks about Gary Oldman’s role in the Robo-Cop reboot, Emma Watson trying her hand at a comedic role, the Weasley sweater’s go on sale at the WB studio tour in London, and the Harry Potter fandom tops the list of best fandoms in the world! There’s so much to dive into and we hope you have as much fun relistening and revisiting some of these older episodes as we had recording them. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast.  

Feb 2, 2019
  • Join Terrance, Bailey, Luke, and Gretchen for episode 232!
  • We are podcasting through the polar vortex! How cold is it where you are?
  • The hosts discuss a strange detail in the Prizoner of Azkaban illustrations and the questionable fashion choices of the Crimes of Grindelwald cast.
  • In the news: the Wizarding World's new ride gets more photos, Prisoner of Azkaban 20th anniversary editions have been revealed, Fantastic Beasts 1 will air on USA, Cursed Child Hamburg tickets are on sale soon, and Gringotts is coming to the Studio Tour.
  • Announcements: We have chosen new co-host, thank you for your submissions! Join our patrons on Patreon.com, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes. Be sure to check out our Time Turner Thursdays!
  • That's it for episode 232 - join us next week for episode 233! You Stay Classy, Hogwarts!
Jan 31, 2019
  • The Hogwarts Radio crew is back in the studio this week to cover the past week's top news stories! Fantastic Beasts 3 filming has been pushed back to the the fall. What governed this decision? Was this a good move by WB?
  • A couple of Oscar nods for some Potter alumni, a discussion on Seamus Finnegan, and much more. Don't miss out! An all new episode is coming up next!
Jan 31, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursdays a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years. Episode 43 was released on April 8, 2010 and covers a wide variety of topics such as the big fire on set of Deathly Hallows Part 2 filming, Bloomsbury re-publishing the book series with all new artwork, a total review of the WWoHP theme park before it even opened and much more! Jeff shares the story of his lost cell phone on a ride at Universal Studios and the staff closing down the ride for more than 3 hours to retrieve it. Finally, the panel talks about how everything has stopped for Harry Potter. Although this episode was released almost 9 years ago, it remains one of our favorites! We hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Hosts: Terrance Pinkston, Jr., Greyson Smith, Jeremy Baril, Jeff Guillaume, and Eric Scull.

  • Fire on the HP set! Was it as bad as what was reported?
  • Bloomsbury republishes the series complete with new artwork, is it too soon?
  • What would happen if Fawkes caught on fire, mid-flight?
  • Can we expect a revamp coming from Scholastic?
  • Wizard Wrock features Wands Upopens in new window, a Tik Tok parody by Laurel P.
  • Jeff and Eric give us a thourough review of the theme park
  • And Jeff gives us a rundown of the food we can expect
  • Eric loves the fish and gets more than he can bargain for
  • Jeff loses more than his lunch on one of the rides. His iPhone!
  • The ride is closed for more than three hours as crews work tirelessly to retrieve it.
  • "Everything has stopped to let Harry Potter happen. Everyone got out of the way, Disney, Busch Gardens..."
  • Hogwarts rave music takes over the second wrock break
  • Riddles for the HP know it all
  • "Wrong name" game actually reveals there are 50 Harry Potter books, and that Professor Flitwick is the real Half-Pint [Prince]!
  • Counting down to episode 50: Funniest moments in HR history
Jan 20, 2019
  • Join Terrance, Bailey, Luke, and Gretchen for episode 230 as they discuss superfans and Dean Thomas!
  • Did Dobby die because of his promise not to save Harry?
  • In the News: Crimes of Grindelwald gets a digital and physical release date, SyFy's superfan correspondants travelled to the Paris premiere of CoG, and we take a look at a piece of Potter history.
  • Announcements: We are looking for a part-time host! Email us at Staff@HogwartsRadio.com.
  • Discussion: The hosts head back to their Dumbledore's Army discussion starting with Dean Thomas. Who were his parents? What was it like going to wizarding school? What was up with his relationship with Ginny?
  • The hosts play two truths and a lie and learn that Terrance loves Wendy's.
  • That's it for episode 230 - join us next week for episode 231! Stay Classy, Hogwarts!
Jan 17, 2019

Welcome to Time Turner Thursday’s a special feature of Hogwarts Radio that revisits some of our more popular episodes over the past 10 years. Episode 153 was released on February 6th, 2014 and discusses a big shakeup involving the future of Ron and Hermione. Listeners may remember The Sunday Times reporting J.K. Rowling had stated Harry and Hermione would have made a better couples match. This 6 person panel is fired up over the news and shares a wide variety of opinions.  

  • Where is the definitive line with canon?
  • Should New Media be considered?
  • What is the REAL reason J.K. Rowling paired Ron with Hermione?

Don't miss out as the Hogwarts Radio crew dives deep into the story and reads reactions from fans across the interwebs! This is one episode that will get Harry Potter fans talking about these stunning new (possible) revelations around the world!

Jan 13, 2019
  • Welcome to episode 229! Join Terrance, Gretchen, and Social Media Manager Sydney as they discuss the news and the way Fantastic Beasts has become about the Dumbledores.
  • Announcements: Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, send us an email with your thoughts to be read on air, and find us on Patreon.
  • In the News: the illustrated Goblet of Fire has a release date, Crimes of Grindelwald was nominated for BAFTAs, and the new Cursed Child on Broadway cast has been announced!
  • Discussion: The hosts discuss some burning questions. Why do first years have Astronomy at midnight on a weeknight? Would Newt ever tame a Basilisk? WHY was Newt able to Accio the Niffler?
  • The hosts play a classic: Avada Kedavra, Amortenia, Imperio.
  • Thanks for joining us for episode 229. Tune in next week for episode 230!
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